Mum-of-three makes tragic mistake
Three children have died after their mum used a toxic solution to treat a lice infestation in their hair.
The mother used sheep dip, supplied by their dad, to treat the kids’ hair.
The incident occurred in the Ungra commune in the Transylvania region of Romania.
The girls’ mum had obtained the treatment from her husband, who was also the girls’ father and worked as a shepherd.
Sheep dip, also known as Tomaxan, is normally used to wash sheep and stop animals suffering from skin infections and insect bites. But it is extremely toxic to humans and can be absorbed through the skin.
All three girls, aged 7, 8, and 9, went into cardiac arrest shortly after their mum applied the Tomaxan to their hair.
The seven-year-old and nine-year-old were pronounced dead at their home after emergency medical workers attempted to resuscitate them for an hour.
“The parents came with children in their arms. The children were in cardiorespiratory arrest,” said Elena Napar, an employee of Rupea City Hospital where the ambulance came from.
“The fact they were in a closed room, which meant that they breathed in the fumes, and that the children had wet hair soaked in the solution, which meant it was easily absorbed into the skin, unfortunately, mattered a lot.”
The eight-year-old was transported to Mures County Hospital by helicopter but was pronounced dead the next day.
The childrens’ mother and grandmother were also treated for respiratory problems and were discharged sometime later.
Once she was able to leave, the mother was taken into custody where she and her husband were questioned.
Authorities have said the couple face charges of culpable homicide and culpable bodily harm.
The investigation is ongoing.
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